onsen | 2018-12-16

Yukemuri No Sho Tsunashima

"Yukemuri No Sho Tsunashima" is a hot spring resort that first opened its doors in 2016.It is a theme park located next to Tokyo, Yokohama City in Kanagawa, and it is full of many attractions including hot springs and Japan’s first bedrock bath.

【Natural Hot Springs】

There are 15 different types of baths and 2 types of saunas available.

The water in these hot springs is a striking color black. Hot springs are also often referred to as 『美肌の湯』 (bihada no yu), which literally translates into “hot water’s beautiful skin”. In colloquial language, bathing in hot water is believed to lead to beautiful, clear, youthful skin.

There is also a carbonated spring whose water creates a fizzy soda-like sensation on the skin, and a luxurious bath built above a natural spring that are very popular.

【Bedrock Baths】

There are six different kinds of rooms available in the rock bath.

One of the six rooms by the name of 「風」 (kaze), meaning “wind”, has attracted many fans over time due to its high popularity! Another room called 「ロウリュ」 (rouryu) is available three times a day. It is a special vapor bath in which the steam is created by pouring water over a heated sauna stone. If you find yourself in this specific room, make sure to keep your eyes open for a mystery item!

【Restaurant】

Inside Yukemuri No Sho Tsunashima is the restaurant KOKONE, famous for its popular handmade tofu made only twice a day. You can also find rice cooked Kamado-style, and 『カツオのわら焼き』 (skipjack with bonito); these are cooked on the “show kitchen”.

【Relaxation】

With a variety of choices including massages, exfoliation, and body esthetics, enjoy the time to let go of all your pent up fatigue.

【Fitness】

You can also find Yukemuri No Sho Tsunashima’s fitness club, “PRiME fitness & spa”. There two different visitor fees: 2,000円 (about 20 dollars) on weekdays, and 2,500円 (about 25 dollars) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (tax excluded). It gives you all-day access to a fully-equipped gym, and work out programs.